Twins place rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper on injured list
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 5:43 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Minnesota Twins have placed shortstop Kaelen Culpepper on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left hamstring. The injury occurred while running out a double-play groundball during Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. Culpepper has been a promising addition to the team, hitting.275 with three homers and 11 RBIs in 31 games since his debut. The Twins recalled Ben Ross from Triple-A St. Paul to take Culpepper's place on the roster. He could be eligible to return for the final two games of the regular season if he recovers swiftly.
- •Culpepper was injured in the sixth inning on Tuesday.
- •He is batting.275 with three home runs this season.
- •Ben Ross has been recalled from Triple-A to replace Culpepper.
- •Culpepper could return for the final two games of the season.
- 6:35 PMESPN MLB — Twins' shortstop Culpepper to IL with hamstring strain
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Twins place rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper on the injured list with a mild left hamstring strain
"Minnesota Twins rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring on Wednesday, interrupting his promising debut. Culpepper was hurt while running out a double-play groundball in the sixth inning on Tuesday and removed from the game against the New York Yankees. The Twins recalled rookie infielder Ben Ross from Triple-A St. Paul to fill his active roster spot.
"Minnesota Twins rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring on Wednesday, interrupting his promising debut.
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 16, 2026, 6:35 PMTwins' shortstop Culpepper to IL with hamstring strain
Minnesota Twins rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring on Wednesday, interrupting his promising debut.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 5:25 PMTwins place rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper on the injured list with a mild left hamstring strain
Minnesota Twins rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring on Wednesday, interrupting his promising debut. Culpepper was hurt while running out a double-play groundball in the sixth inning on Tuesday and removed from the game against the New York Yankees. The Twins recalled rookie infielder Ben Ross from Triple-A St. Paul to fill his active roster spot.
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